Chrysler Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications

CRANKSHAFT

Main Bearing Journal Diameter ......................................................................................................................... 64.988 - 65.012 mm (2.5585 - 2.5595 inch)
Bearing Clearance .................................................................................................................................................... 0.023 - 0.051 mm (0.0009 - 0.002 inch)
Out of Round (MAX) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Taper (MAX) .................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.003 mm (0.0001 inch)
End Play ..................................................................................................................................................................... 0.052 - 0.282 mm (0.002 - 0.011 inch)
End Play (MAX) ................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.282 mm (0.011 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter ......................................................................................................................... 53.992 - 54.008 mm (2.125 - 2.126 inch)
Bearing Clearance .................................................................................................................................................. 0.020 - 0.074 mm (0.0007 - 0.0029 inch)
Out of Round (MAX) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 0.005 mm (0.0002 inch)
Taper (MAX) .................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.003 mm (0.0001 inch)

MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART - 5.7 - 6.1L

Main Bearing Cap-Bolts
M-12 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Nm plus 90° Turn
Crossbolts M-8 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21.5 Nm